Stuffed Cucumber

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 7 oz ground lamb
  • 1 None small onion, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely diced
  • 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 None zucchini, diced
  • 3/4 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch sweet paprika
  • 2 None cucumbers, halved then halved again lengthways and seeds scraped out
  • 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • None None sliced baguette, to serve

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the lamb. Season then remove from the pan. Add the onion, garlic, carrots and zucchini to the pan and saute for 2 mins. Add 1/3 cup stock, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 mins. Stir in the herbs and paprika. Season then add the ground lamb back into the pan.
  2. Pour the remaining stock into a roasting pan. Add the cucumbers and ground lamb mixture. Sprinkle with the feta cheese. Bake for 25-30 mins, until browned. Serve with sliced baguette.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

726 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.1g 32% DV
Total Fat 46.2g 59% DV
Carbs 68.2g 25% DV
Fiber 14.7g 52% DV
Sugar 23.2g 46% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 533mg 23% DV
Potassium 1307mg 28% DV
Cholesterol 38.8mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 986.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 62.6mg 70% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 424.8mg 33% DV
Iron 8.5mg 47% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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